ZnO<sub>2</sub>–SnO<sub>2</sub>: a new, efficient heterojunction composite for the rapid and enhanced photocatalytic degradation of rhodamine B dye and moxifloxacin under UV irradiation and sunlight
Ishtiaq Manzoor, R. Vijayaraghavan
Abstract
A new heterojunction of ZnO 2 –SnO 2 is reported for the first time. The photocatalytic activity of the as-prepared composite-catalyst is superior to its individual components. The ˙OH radical plays a major role in the degradation of contaminants.
Topics & Concepts
ChemistryRhodamine BDegradation (telecommunications)PhotocatalysisMoxifloxacinPhotochemistryIrradiationComposite numberChemical engineeringAntibioticsOrganic chemistryCatalysisBiochemistryNuclear physicsTelecommunicationsComposite materialComputer scienceEngineeringMaterials sciencePhysicsAdvanced Photocatalysis TechniquesAdvanced Nanomaterials in CatalysisInnovative Microfluidic and Catalytic Techniques Innovation